The Northern Nerd

Untold stories from out on the missions field. Where I was and where I am now.

Get your popcorn buckets ready.

We must be willing to give each other grace and kindness even when we think the other person doesn’t deserve it.

In the corner of nearly every small town shop window there seems to be a “help wanted” sign. Many businesses have even resorted to...

Located a little over nine hours from Hayward, WI this destination is perfect for a long weekend or extended vacation.

We both had a hankering for a good burger and brew and Red Cow fulfilled that void in our souls/stomachs.

With the movie theater experience not being back to “normal” just yet, I have turned to streaming services like Hulu, Netflix, Disney +...

Video games have a wonderful flexibility between involved gameplay to quietly living out a different life entirely. Take the indie...

Fall deep into a well while blasting bullets at enemies from your boots.

I was fortunate enough to get this game and was blown away at its meticulous world and gameplay.

There are some stories that shouldn’t have a sequel.

You won’t find any skyscrapers when you drive through small town America. The largest structure in town is the water tower and that...

Once we fail to see these athletes as fellow human beings, we begin to lose the human qualities that make us beautiful; empathy and love. 

Play for the thrill and story of one web swinger. 

This school year is going to be different, but what if it looked more like love?

Star Wars video games are back? Read on to find out Johan's take.

Build up your kingdom better than Lord Farquaad.

"OMG! You killed Kenny!" and possibly this game in the process.

The only thing scarier than this quarantine.

Life takes on magical journeys when we least expect it.